Family Dinner Favorite: Delicious Keto / Paleo Cauliflower Noodle Lasagna Recipe

Oh YUM cauliflower, you transform into absolute low-carb deliciousness.   I tell you - I whipped out a pan of this lasagna and my clan (which only consisted of four on this particular night) cleaned the entire dish. They had NO IDEA what the noodles were made of. They could tell they were different - but they really liked it. 

If you are making up your own sauce - start that first so it can be simmering to perfection while the noodles are being created. If you are looking for a yummy Paleo Tomato Sauce  Rao's is an excellent option.

SAUCE: 

• Rao's Tomato sauce  15oz jar
• 1 lb ground Italian Sausage
• 1/2 yellow onion chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt/pepper to taste

I  browned Italian sausage, then added sauteed onion, green bell pepper until soft, added some minced garlic, oregano, salt & pepper, then add sauce. 

Next you will want to make the cauliflower lasagna noodles. These are so simple and yummy. I found this TERRIFIC recipe on The Iron You Blog. He has an entire recipe consisting of a delicious bolognese and bechamel sauce. This time around I just stuck with his noodle recipe. YUM! Trust me, I will be returning to try the other options. 

NOODLES:

• TheIronYou Cauliflower Lasagna Noodles Recipe 

{Just requires cauliflower, eggs, salt & pepper - Parchment Paper} click link above for the recipe and directions.

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

• 1 C. Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• 1 C. Shredded Mozzarella
• 1-2 Cups Baby Spinach

I layered a cup of sauce in the bottom of the pan, then added a layer of noodles, topped with more sauce, some spinach, sprinkled Parmesan cheese...repeat noodles, sauce, spinach, parm and final layer was noodles, sauce, parmesan and mozza sprinkled over top. 

Bake at 325 degrees for about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. 

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Oh, The Pickiness of Teenage Boys. What to wear.

 "Is a coat too difficult? Really? It's freezing."

 "What if the car breaks down... What about your lunch break?"

These are the things said. Not so sure they are heard or registered. And then there is spotting finding them shaking off the freeze as they approach the car, lips blue, frost on their nose.  (okay, no frost really... but it could happen.)

This morning had a little different tune singing. As he got out to pump fuel in the car he returned with deep lung warming breathes I threw it out there one more time in a little different manner, "Dang, it's freezing outside... is your coat at home?" Yeah, maybe empathy would be the bridge towards realization. 

"Yah, actually my coat doesn't fit me anymore. It's too small."

What? He actually tried it on to know that. So what am I doing today? Snagging a coat that will fit him. Should arrive within a couple days... you know, just in time for the current freeze to thaw by the glistening sun. However, I did find a really good deal on a Tommy Hilfiger lightweight coat.  

Let me know if you find any other great deals out there right now. Earmuffs possibly? Scarf, leg warmers, ski pants + gloves. Haha. This kid, he's got to love me! Right?

I hope your day is BRIGHT + BEAUTIFUL!

-Kimber

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When GRIEF tries to STEAL, don't believe it.

F-A-M-I-L-Y

Hold them tight, cherish the moments, because you just never know. 

This photo is missing a key player from it. The one that stood at the helm to navigate our course and he was the one who knew where to drop the anchor that steadied us in a safe harbor. 

Honestly, he was my grounding person. I am the dreamer, the planner, the visionary, the creative force, the spontaneous let's go girl. And he was my,  (what I often called), dream squasher. Haha. He brought all the practical into any situation that presented itself. "Okay Kim, so "HOW" are we going to do that?" At the time I didn't give the process the respect it deserved. I need that in my life to help me look at both sides of the same coin. 

I miss that. 

I miss him. 

We all do.

There is SO MUCH that has changed + there is SO MUCH that we miss. There is SO MUCH that we have processed + SO MUCH MORE to work through. We have experienced quite the trauma during the process of fighting to lose, and in the defeat of cancer we have heavy grief. 

BUT we have learned SO MUCH.

This is the gold in the story. This is where God redeems the broken. He doesn't rewrite stories, he adds on to them... bringing new strength, growth or light in response to what happened. We can count on this. He never leaves us where we are at, He always has things to show us and places to take us. We just can't let ourselves lose sight of him in the process. EVEN IF it means just barely cracking one eye open-enough to squint in his direction. Or one cracky whisper of "You're here, right God? I'm not alone, even though every ounce of me feels like it." 

"Yes baby girl, I'm right here.  I haven't taken my eye off of you for one single second. I love you so much + I know how deeply you are hurting. Someday you'll be able to walk again... for now just find rest in the knowledge I am here + I am fighting for you."

That right there is what has carried me to this point. Knowing my God is here, and true to his word. He will never leave me and never forsake me... and I have just got to believe that because my, what I thought was, FOREVER LOVE did leave me. Not by his own doing but never the less, he is gone. And that messes with a girl's mind + heart on all sorts of levels.  

I have SO MUCH MORE to say on this. But for now I just wanted to stop on in with a quick update and encourage anyone who is suffering immense loss. YOU AREN'T ALONE... EVER. Not even in your darkest nights. YOU are being fought for and guess what... he already won! I pray you can find some peace and some rest in that. 

YOU are loved,

 

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